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The knowledge to drive a steam locomotive must be evident and you need to know at least something about driving and the working of steam locomotives prior to you first operational efforst at the throttles, brakes and other equipment and instruments.

It a simple as that: You do not operate a TV without getting any knowledge of the manual in order to operate and control the TV you bought.

The sample principal occures when you start to drive any train within any trainsimulator at all.

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Driving with steam

This is a simple quiz with just a few questions about basic driving and knowledge of steam locomotives.

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Question 1 of 10

1. Question

2 points

What is the name and the purpose of the red colored lever?

This is the brake lever. Whit this lever you can stop the locomotive or train.

This is the whistle. This lever is needed to operate the whistle.

This is the regulator. Whit this lever I can regulate the amount of steam to the cylinders.

This is the water pump lever. With this lever I can operate the water pump.

Question 2 of 10

2. Question

2 points

The gauge that appeares just above the windscreen directly left of the red lever shows you a specified value. What does that gauge tells you?

This is the Air pressure gauge. It shows me the amount of air in the brake system

It is the speed-o-meter. It shows the acurate speed of the engine

It is the water gauge that shows the amount of water in the boiler.

It is the water gauge that shows the amount of water in the tender.

Question 3 of 10

3. Question

2 points

What is a “Blast Pipe”?

This is a pipe that is mounted in the smoke box and blast out the exhaused steam throught the chimney.

This is the name of the hose that is on the footplate to blast out all dust and dirt.

This is the pressurized air pipe that operates the brake system.

This is the name of the ejector that creates a vacuum to operate the brake system

Question 4 of 10

4. Question

2 points

The instrument you see here shows you………..

The amount of oil in the lubricator.

The amount of air in the brake pipe.

The amount of water in the boiler.

The amount of steam in the boiler.

Question 5 of 10

5. Question

2 points

What kind of equipment is shown here?

This is the drivers site. The equipment shown here is the blast pipe.

This is the firemans site. The equipment shown here is the lubricator.

This is the drivers site. The equipment shown here is the automatich fireman.

This is the firemans site. The equipment shown here is an injector.

Question 6 of 10

6. Question

2 points

The wheel you see here at the right is to…..

operate the reverser that determine the cut-of and direction.

operate the main steam flow to the boiler.

control the bogie in front of the engine.

operate the hand brake to ensure the locomotive will not roll away uncontrolled and unattended.

Question 7 of 10

7. Question

2 points

What to do first prior to open up the fire door?

I should check up the amount of coal in the tender.

I should notify the driver I am starting to shovel now.

I should open and regulate the blower to prevent a blow back.

I should check if the hand brake is set.

Question 8 of 10

8. Question

2 points

The red spindle you see here is to……….

operate the water hatch in order to top up the water supply

operate the automatic fireman which is mounted in the tender.

operate the doors of the tender in order to shovel.

operate the hand brake of the tender.

Question 9 of 10

9. Question

2 points

The loader you see here is to……….

top up the lubrication fluids.

top up the water in the tender.

top up the sand on the engine.

spinkle the coal with water to avoid coal dust.

Question 10 of 10

10. Question

2 points

The grey colored lever you see here is to………

set the hand brake.

operate the exhaust injector.

operate the engine's bell.

operate the cylinder cocks.

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This is a more advanced driving examon concerning driving and deeper knowledge of steam locomotives. Though the quiz is still in test mode but still you can practice a test about your knowledge of steam locomotives, signalling and safety issues.

You need to answer all questions. You are passed iof you meet a score of 80% or higher. for example if there are 100 question you must have at least 80 questions filled out with the right answer in order to pass and succeed the examon and test.

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Question 1 of 50

1. Question

2 points

What is the first thing you do when you start your shift?

I report myself to the dispatch office and get notice of all active restrictions and reports that concerns my shift.

I take notice of the daily news in the local newspaper, have some cozy gossip conversation and after all I take a beer.

Question 2 of 50

2. Question

2 points

What is the appointed device?

Boiler pressure gaue.

Air pressure guage.

Tender water level.

Boiler water level.

Question 3 of 50

3. Question

2 points

The arrow points to a button. What is the purpose of that button here?

This button is to release the brakes if thge normal procedure to release the brakes is malfunctioning.

This button is to sound a 5-Chime whistle in order to alarm and alert the oncoming train of a hazzardous situation.

This button is to reset the alerter of the AWS system when the signal shows a attention aspect.

This button is to activate the microphone for passengers to attend them of train notifications such as delayments and connections.

Question 4 of 50

4. Question

2 points

It is 1952 and you are driving a parcel train between Carlisle and Dumfries. What Head/Lampcode should you use on that parcel train?

The lamp/head code must display a class A head code.

The lamp/head code must display a class B head code.

The lamp/head code must display a class C head code.

The lamp/head code must display a class D head code.

The lamp/head code must display a class E head code.

Question 5 of 50

5. Question

2 points

Rocking the Fire grate means to shovel small pebbles on the fire bed in order to crumble the cinders and clinckers which are formed by the unburnable coal left overs.

True or False?

True. I have have to add pebbles to my fire to crumble the cinders and clinckers in order to remove them.

False. Pebbles has no effect on the crumbling of cinders and clinckers at all. It will disturb the fire

Question 6 of 50

6. Question

10 points

Drag the sequence in the right order how to operate the live injector.

Check up the boiler pressure and water level before injecting water.

Open the water valve.

Open the steam valve.

Listen to the injector if it starts to function.

On pressure dropping adjust the steam valve to continue operation of the injector.

Monitor the water glass and avoid the water to rise more than 3/4 in the glass.

Close the steam valve.

Close the water valve.

Check out the boiler pressure once more.

Question 7 of 50

7. Question

10 points

How would you operate the exhaust injector properly?

Drag the sequence in the right order.

Check up the water level in the boiler and boiler pressure before injecting water.

Decrease steam chest pressure by reducing the steam flow operated by the regulator.

Opening up or the water valve.

Opening up the steam valve.

Monitor the increasing amount of water in the boiler.

Shutting off the steam valve.

Shutting off the water valve.

Monitor the steam pressure.

Increase the steam chest pressure.

Question 8 of 50

8. Question

5 points

What is a Crown Plate?

A Crown plate is some sort of a Book-Shelf above the fore door ion order to store personal belongings such as coffee, tea and other stuff that belongs to the crew.

A Crown plate is the name of the covering plate od the steam dome on top of the locomotive. It protects the steam dome of any bad weather influences.

A Crown plate is a lit that is fitted on the tender hatch that protects the tender water agaist weather infuences.

A Crown plate is the top plate in the fire box that contains a fuse. It is kept in place by the use of stay-bolts between the top of the boiler and the crown plate itself. That fuse will melt out if the crown plate becomes dryed out of water.

A Crown plate is a plate that is mounted on a locomotive on both sides of the ash pan to avoid wind to blow out any ash out of the ash pan when the engine is running.

Question 9 of 50

9. Question

5 points

What kind of coal bed would you create on the fire grate that is efficient enough to create steam and without having the coal to change into clinkers?

It does not matter how the coal bed is set up on top of the fire grate as long as the fire keeps on burning.

I would set up a raging fire to keep up the pressure in the boiler. The harder the fire burns the better the steam creation in the bloiler will take place.

I would set up a flat fire in order to keep up pressure in the boiler. This coveres the fire grate equal and creates therefore a egalized fire.

I would set up a donut shape fire in order to keep up the pressure in the boiler. LOw covering in the middle and high at the sides of the fire box.

I would set up a wood fire. Coal is very expensive and using wood instead of is much more cost effective.

Question 10 of 50

10. Question

2 points

The spark arrestor is fitted in the smoke box around the chimney.

True or Talse

True. The spark arrestor is fitted in the smoke box around the chimney.

These are spark arrestors.

These are super heater elements.

These are cylinder cocks.

These are parts of the blower system.

These are exhaust pipes.

Question 16 of 50

16. Question

2 points

What is a fire rake?

A fire rake is an instrument to clean up the fire bed in order to prevent the formation of clinkers and to get rid of ash, cinders and embers

A fire rake is an instrument to clean up the pipes and tubes within the boiler in order to get all ash, cinders and embers out of these tubes and pipes.

A fire rake is a various number of wagons coupled together in the train you drive (also know as a train consist)

A fire rake is some sort of shovel that is used to clean the smoke box in order to delete all hot ash, cinders and embers to prevent burning a hole on the bottom of the smkebox.

A rake is a piston that is connectred with the speed-o-meter.

Question 17 of 50

17. Question

2 points

Shovel that is used for coal fired engines.

True or False

True. This shovel is used to fire the engine.

False. This shovel looks like a coal shovel but it isn't.

Question 18 of 50

18. Question

2 points

Hard water will create a layer of calcium at the surface of the pipes and inner boiler. In order to remove this resisue additives are added to prevent the calcium in the water to form that layer. What is the common name of that layer of calcium sediment that is hardenend out on the surfaces of the inner boiler and tubes/pipes?

Lime stone.

Lime scale.

Lime sludge.

Lime sediment.

Lime brackets.

Question 19 of 50

19. Question

5 points

Explain what will happen if lime scale becomes nested on the surface of the inner boiler and on the tubes and pipes?

This is an ash pan.

This is a regulator valve.

This is a steam heater header.

This is a steam generator

Thgis is a spark arrestor.

Question 21 of 50

21. Question

2 points

What is the average temperature of super heated steam?

Super heated steam produced in standard super heater elements on average engines with a boiler pressure of 235 PSI / 16 Bar.

Super heated steam is about 200°C. / 390°F.

Super heated steam is about 250°C. / 480°F.

Super heated steam is about 300°C. / 570°F.

Super heated steam is about 350°C. / 660°F.

Super heated steam is about 400°C. / 750°F.

Question 22 of 50

22. Question

5 points

What kind of device is this?

This is a live injector.

This is an exhaust injector.

This is a large ejector.

This is a small ejector

This is an air pump.

This is a water pump.

Question 23 of 50

23. Question

5 points

What kind of bearer is this?

This bearer is damaged, but what kind of damage is visable here?

More answers possible.

This is a lubricated bearer.

This is aslider bearer.

This is a roller bearer.

This is a water cooled bearer.

The white metal has melted away due to excessive stress of the axles that pushes agaians de white metal surface at the inside of the slider bearer. The temperature increased that much and causes the white metal to melt out.

The brass surface has melted away due to excessive stress of the axles that pushes agaians the brass surface at the inside of the slider bearer The temperature increased that much and causes the brass to melt out.

The iron plate has melted away due to excessive stress of the axles that pushes agaians the iron plated surface at the inside of the roller bearesr The temperature increased that much and causes the white metal to melt out.

The white metal has melted away due to excessive stress of the axles that pushes agaians de white metal surface at the inside of the roller bearer. The temperature increased that much and causes the white metal to melt out.

The aluminum surface of the bearer needs to be replaced because it was malfunctioning due to inadequate actions of the pistons.

Question 24 of 50

24. Question

2 points

Water is leaking out of the………………..?

Water tank.

Water boiler.

Water system

Injector

Ejector

Water pump

Question 25 of 50

25. Question

5 points

You drive between Carlisle and Carstairs. You see this signal. Which signals did you get prior to this aspect?

More answers possible depening on different situations.

I received a Green flashing signal prior to this aspect with a combined speed restriction aspect.

I received a Red signal prior to this aspect. After requesting SPAD permission I received this signal aspect at the next signal.

I received a double Yellow signal prior to this aspect and finally I received this Yellow aspects at the next siognal

I received a single flashing Yellow signal prior to this aspect and finally I received this Yellow aspect at the next signal.

First I received a double Yellow flashing signal. Secondly I received a single Yellow signal prior to this aspect. and finally I received this yellow aspects at the next signal

Frist I receive a White signal aspect. Secondly I received a White flashing signal prior to this aspect.

I received a Green Yellow combined aspect with an illuminated speed aspect.

Question 26 of 50

26. Question

2 points

What is this Yellow post?

This is a Kilometer post.

This is a temporary speed limit due to maintenance works.

This is a permanent speed limit.

This is a mile post.

Question 27 of 50

27. Question

10 points

What is the meaning of a SPAD permission?

Describe the sequence you have to do in order to receive a SPAD permission

Question 28 of 50

28. Question

5 points

Which essay is true concerning signalling?

Safety always comes first. I need to obey all signal aspects that are given no matter the situation.

Signals do have a informing task to mention the driver about oncoming situations.

Signals does just have an informing task I do not need to obey them stricktly.

Signals does just an esthetic function. Signalling is not needed.

Signals can be overruled by orders of the signaller which can be given by a written notification, telephone or direct contact with the signaller.

Question 29 of 50

29. Question

2 points

What kind of signal is this?

This is a German repeater signal

This is a German apporach signal.

This is a Belgium repeater signal

This is a belgium main signal.

This is a Dutch approach signal.

This is a Dutch Main signal.

Question 30 of 50

30. Question

5 points

The piston system you see here is called……….

This is a Stephenson piston system.

This is a Trevethick pistin system

This is a Bulleid piston system

This is a Walschaets piston system

This is a ALCO piston system.

This is a Bayer & Peacock piston system.

Question 31 of 50

31. Question

2 points

What kind of device is shown here?

This is a steam driven air pump

This is a injector.

This is a steam driven water pump.

This is a pre heater system.

This is a automated mechanical fireman.

Question 32 of 50

32. Question

2 points

What is the meaning of this white post with the cross shape figure?

Approaching of a level crossing.

Aproaching of a small station.

Approach signal mark

Main signal mark.

Question 33 of 50

33. Question

2 points

What is this device you see here?

This is a red signal that orders a train to stop but this signal is not SPAD protected and can be passed when the road is given.

This is a white signal that orders a shunter to shunt. The shunter needs to be aware of the points and avoid obstacles.

This is an engine lamp at the outside beneath the walk-around to illuminate the wheels and pistons at night for a better view while inspection and lubricating.

This is a signallers signal lamp to signal an train that came to a hold before an adversed signal aspect. The moment the signaller waves this lamp will indicate the driver to move on toward he signaller for further instructions.

This is a grade crossing warning lamp specially designed for service crew that is used on depots and will warn crew of oncoming trains. The lamp will flash when a train approached the depot. The lamp will light steady when no train is approaching.

Question 34 of 50

34. Question

5 points

You are departing from Utrecht towards Maastricht.
Which aspect is seen here?

This is a signal that shows a clear aspect.

This signal also gives a speed restriction which is 40 km/h.

This signal indicates a shunting aspect and orders to shunt with caution due to the possibel track occupation by other trains/wagons.

This signal shows an approach aspect with a speed restriction of 30 km.h.

This signal is a dwarf signal.

This signal shows a distance aspect valid for short distances at the hump yard. This signal has no meaning for main line engines.

this is a grade crossing signal that showsthe grade crossing ahead is functioning normally.

This is a signal used on depot and cleares the workers to work on top of a train without the change of being electrocuted.. The overhead wire is grounded with a short-cut circuit.

Question 35 of 50

35. Question

2 points

This is a Hp signal in Austria.

True or false

True, this is a Hp (main) signal in Germany.

False, this is a Ks(combined) signal in Germany.

True, this is a Hp (main) signal in Austria.

False, this is a Ks(combined) signal in Austria.

Question 36 of 50

36. Question

5 points

You are running a class 77 during in Dutch livery on a shunting duty from Haarlem to Haarlem Depot, which headcode should you use here?

I should use an three light A shape lamp code of the NS

I should use class C lamp code of the BR

I should use a single lamp code of the NS.

I should use a Class H lamp code of the BR.

I should use a Class B lamp code of the BR.

I should use an three light L shape lamp code of the NS.

Question 37 of 50

37. Question

5 points

Approaching a grade crossing an a branch line near Munich you see this post. What does it say?

Only 1 train allowed to pass.

Passing this signal with 1 Mph is allowed.

Reduce speed and drive not faster then 1 Mph at the next speed post.

Passing this signal with 10 km/h. is allowed.

Reduce speed and drive not faster then 10 Km/h at the next speed post.

Reduce speed and drive not faster then 10 Mph at the next speed post.

Passing this signal with 1 km/h. is allowed.

Reduce speed and drive not faster then 1 Km/h at the next speed post.

Question 38 of 50

38. Question

1 points

What is visable here?

An ash pan.

A smoke box.

A fire grate.

An ash pit.

A heat deflector.

Question 39 of 50

39. Question

5 points

Which kind of luibricating fluid is used here?

This is thin oil with a viscosity of 220.

This is acid-free grease

This is thick oil with a viscosity of 1000.

This is brake fluid for steam locomotives.

This is demineralised water to cool the bearers at high speed.

Question 40 of 50

40. Question

2 points

What kind of classified train are you driving here?

This is a class A train

This is a class B train

This is aunspecified class because the train is not ruinning in Britain.

This is a engine with two lamps due to sparse materials used in WW2 and therefore two lamps were used instead of 3 lamps.

This is a German type engine build for Austria.

This is a Russian type engine build for Austria

Though running in Austria the lamp code shows still a class A lamp code.

Though running in Austria the lamp code shows still a class B lamp code.

Question 41 of 50

41. Question

2 points

The arrow points to a button. What is the purpose of that button here?

This button is to release the brakes if thge normal procedure to release the brakes is malfunctioning.

This button is to sound a 5 chime whistle in order to alarm and alert the oncoming train of a hazzardous situation.

This button is to reset the alerter of the AWS system when the signal shows a attention aspect.

This button is to activate the microphone for passengers to attend them of train notifications such as delayments and connections.

Question 42 of 50

42. Question

2 points

A blower is to…..

Create diastolic pressure and therefore an air flow through the fire grate. The diastolic pressure is created in the smoke box.

Create diastolic pressure and therefore an air flow through the fire grate. The diastolic pressure is created in the fire box.

Create diastolic pressure and therefore an air flow through the fire grate. The diastolic pressure is created by the wind deflectors.

Create diastolic pressure and therefore an air flow through the chimney. The diastolic pressure is created by the wind deflectors.

Question 43 of 50

43. Question

2 points

The notification which is in the holder contains information, what kind of information is notified here?

The notification contains the brake calculation.

The notification contains a track overview with level crossings at designated kilometer posts.

The notification contains a track overview with level crossings at designated mile posts.

The notification contains a track overview with speed limitations depending the type of train you are hauling.

The notification contains a track overview with speed limitations depending the type of engine you are driving.

Question 44 of 50

44. Question

5 points

Name all types of dry fuel you see here.

Peat

Brown coal

Bauxite

Ore

Anthracite

Black coal / Ovoid

Wood

Pebbles

Clinkers

Embers

Cinders

Carbon

Briquettes

Chunks of dry wood

Ignition or light cubes.

Special Ignition matches

Question 45 of 50

45. Question

5 points

The traingular plate/post you see here tells you……..

To slow down untill max 40 km/h. has been reached.

To whistle over a distance of 30 meter/yard.

The main signal is able to show three aspects.

This is a repeater signal with three aspects.

This is a shunting limit post.

This is a distance signal with two aspects.

This is an approach signal with four aspects..

The brake distance between this approach signal and the next main signal is more then 5% of the standard brake distance.

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